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Nanana’s Buried Treasure Volume 5 Chapter 7.2

While Tensai was giving orders to D’ark, I try to find the best route.

From this height I can see that the only correct way is to retrace our steps and make a loop around the temple. There might be a shortcut through a back road somewhere.

「I kept you waiting Juugo. 」

「OK, let’s find a back road shortcut. 」

We enter the alley of a nearby residential area and push forward for the time being, relying on general direction to guide us.

Then…

The supermarket we were looking for is beyond the shopping street over there.

「But, I don’t see a way to get there. 」

We arrived at the top of a slope at the edge of a very steep hill with a great view. I’ll invite Yumeji-san to watch the sunset with me here next time, hehehe. I feel like escaping reality.

There really is no way to get there from here. Because of that the detour here might be fatal.

「Then we’ve got work to do. 」

I approach Tensai and pick her up in a princess carry which makes a ‘?’ pop up over her head.

「Hey Juugo, what are you doing!? 」

「Hold on tight. 」

With that I jump over the fence while holding Tensai in my arms in a princess carry and start sliding down the steep slope.

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「C’mon, follow me. 」

Misao Imawano, the Seventh High School student council treasurer and a sophomore along with Masaaki Kishitani were on their way to the park to find a clue when they were intercepted by Ibara and Kagetora.

Misao’s group wanted to get rid of these two as soon as possible and then catch up to Juugo and Tensai who had gone ahead after the clue.

Misao took a step forward and smiled at Yuu who was taking a fighting stance.

「Ibara-san. I’m impressed by what you just said. 」

「Oh? And what was that? 」

「That you work hard for the person you love. I understand that feeling well. 」

「Is that so? 」

「Yes, so let’s both work hard. 」

Misao gives a cute smile. Yuu looks puzzled and says 「O..ok then. 」

While standing in front of Yuu, Misao Imawano pulls out a paperback book from her bag.

「By the way Ibara-san. Do you like this kind of story? 」

Then Misao opens her mouth as she turns over the cover of the book and a change occurs in Yuu.

「…wha? Why am I here? 」

It was in a classroom after school. Yuu was sitting alone at her desk with the sunset shining through the windows. As she stood up and looked around she caught the eyes of a figure who opened the door to the classroom and entered.

「Hey, wait. 」

「I..Isshin. 」

Her favorite person, Yuiga Isshin walked into the classroom.

Isshin smiles at Yuu, who is puzzled by his appearance. He then begins to make small talk. Yuu is still confused.

Oh, today Isshin-sama is so kind and gentle

「Eheh eheh eheh….」

While standing still and leaking a strange laugh, she is completely hypnotized.

It’s working perfectly.

Misao reads the school romance novel aloud and smiles.

This is the Nanana Collection 《Story Trip》. The official name of this choker is 《Dominion’s Decree》, and it is said to have been created by a faction of the church in collaboration with a heretical witch. Originally created to incite the faith of believers and manipulate them at will, the choker allows those who listen to the story told in the voice of the wearer to enter that world.

Misao Imawano, who is wearing it, is able to draw her audience into the world of the novel by reciting the book with a trembling throat.

This Nanana Collection works immediately, and its effectiveness is as far as the voice can be heard.

That’s why…

「W..wait for me Nishi-kun! Even if you do that to me…」

Misao sighs to herself knowing this also affects her nearby friends.

However, since this book is from a female point of view, Masaaki-san is also experiencing it from a heroine’s point of view. I mean, Masaaki-san’s reaction is just gross.

Misao keeps reading while yanking on Masaaki’s hair causing him pain.

「Ah, what am I…?」

Masaaki was easily released from the hypnosis. As demonstrated, simple shock can release someone from the effects. This is one of the drawbacks of 《Dominion’s Decree》. In addition, once the effect is removed the hypnotic effect doesn’t work continuing the same story. For the effect to work again the story must be restarted from the beginning.

As Misao continues reading, she looks at Masaaki. He immediately understands what she is trying to relay. She wants to have Yuu and the others, who were in the world of the novel, to knock them out where they are.

「I’m not a fan of hitting women. 」

Saying that Masaaki moves up to Yuu who was standing still, and raises his fist.

CRACK

Masaaki Kishitani receives a sudden attack from the side and is blown away.

「Whoa, sweet. 」

「No! That’s not…. ‘And he gently strokes your cheek…’ 」

Misao who hurriedly continues her reading, is surprised at Tsurezure Kagetora who is standing there calmly.

「What’s going on, why isn’t Misao’s hypnosis working? 」

Masaaki, who stood up, also couldn’t hide his surprise.

「It’s audio hypnosis right? 」

「No way! Did he see through the Nanana Collection’s ability? 」

「I got on guard when the woman took out the book. 」

「But how on earth are you stopping it? 」

「Well if it’s audio hypnosis, then I just need to not hear it right? 」

Masaaki’s eyes widened.

「No way. You broke your own eardrums? 」

「….No. I just use earplugs. 」

「I see. 」

Masaaki was disappointed.

No, wait. Why are you disappointed Masaaki-san? Isn’t it funny?

「That can’t be right. I mean if you are wearing earplugs, then how can you be having a normal conversation with me? 」

About that…

「Pfff, well it’s because by watching your lips I know what you guys are saying. 」

Those two were surprised by Kagetora’s answer.

He is a lip-reader, which means that he can tell what we are saying by the movement of our lips! Why is this person able to do this? It’s creepy.

「Who are you? 」

Kagetora laughs in the face of the trembling Masaaki.

「Tsurezure Kagetora, Shinobi. 」

Shinobi? As in a ninja? This person is crazy!

「By the way girl, I think your name is Imawano. If you don’t mind, could you read this out loud to me this time? 」

Kagetora took out something from his pocket and threw it at her. Masaaki caught it instead of Misao as she was busy reading. When they saw the book they caught they were astonished.

Wait, this is an erotic novel! Why is this dude carrying something like this around so casually? Why is so carefree as to toss it to us? He’s even proud of it! This monster!

「…….Stop messing around! I will not allow you to trick me into reading this! 」

No Masaaki-san. I’m happy that you’re standing in front of me and protecting me, but there was a strange pause just now wasn’t there? What was that senpai? Were you about to ask me to read it? Now you are gross too!

「I see, well that’s a shame. 」

「I’ll return this for now. 」

Masaaki returns the book respectfully. However, the moment Kagetora takes it he throws a sucker punch. Masaaki dodges it at the last second.

「Guh, damn you! 」

Kagetora missed Masaaki, who managed to avoid the attack, but was off balance because of it. He quickly closes the gap and strikes again.

Kagetora looks down at Masaaki, who was on his butt on the ground.

「Stand up Masaaki Kishitani. You’re better than that. 」

Masaaki stands up slowly. As he does a low rumble can be heard from the back of Masaaki’s throat. At the same time an iron shackles with chain appears on his wrist, where there was nothing before.

This is the Nanana Collection 《Today you are a Berserker》, the official name is 《Iron Shackles of Hekatonkiru》. It is said that the iron shackles once bound a cursed ferocious monster, and it is said that the grudge of the monster possesses the wearer.

The iron shackle on the right hand is the main object, but when put on it becomes invisible. However, when the user desires to release the power it becomes visible and gives the user monstrous power. The more power that the user seeks, the more strength they receive as the shackles grow. It is a physical strengthening Nanana Collection that is well suited for Masaaaki Kishitani, who is a trained martial artist.

「Ughaaaaaa. 」

Masaaki raises his fist into the air and smashes it into a nearby wall. The wall gets a huge crack running through it immediately.

This is the extraordinary strength given to Masaaki by the 《Iron Shackles of Hekatonkiru》.

I should be all right to leave that ninja to Masaaki-san. Then I will settle my battle as well.

As she was reading, Misao turned her attention back to Yuu and pulled out a stun gun from her bag. With this, even a non-combatant like Misao could subdue an opponent.

She turns off the safety, holds up the gun which discharges with a crackle, and apologizes in her mind.

This is going to hurt a bit, but I hope it’ll be easy.

「Ehehehe….no wait. 」

Misao stopped. Something is wrong.